Aktion Fischotterschutz eV

The Aktion Fischotterschutz e.V. is a non-profit organization that has been actively advocating for the protection of the Eurasian otter and its habitats since its founding in 1979. The organization is not a commercial enterprise but a central nature conservation education project that aims to secure the livelihoods of all living beings – from flora and fauna to humans[2][3].

• OTTER CENTER Hankensbüttel: The OTTER CENTER is the largest nature conservation education project of the Aktion Fischotterschutz e.V. and offers a diverse animal and nature program. Here, visitors can observe otters, badgers, stoats, and other native animal species in nature-oriented enclosures. Additionally, various educational and recreational activities, such as feeding demonstrations, playful experiments, and animal tracking, are available[3].
• Education and Research Projects: The organization conducts extensive education and research projects aimed at raising awareness of the importance of biodiversity and habitat protection. An example of this is the Barben project, which focuses on strengthening the barbel population and revitalizing flowing waters[5].

The main mission of the Aktion Fischotterschutz e.V. is to protect the Eurasian otter and its habitats while securing the livelihoods of all living beings. The otter serves as a symbol for holistic nature conservation that considers the needs of flora, fauna, and humans. The organization relies on close collaboration with local stakeholders to plan and implement conservation measures that are supported by the community[2][3].

• Water Protection: The Aktion Fischotterschutz e.V. carries out extensive water protection measures to increase habitat diversity in flowing waters. This includes the creation of gravel banks, the installation of deadwood and flow deflectors, as well as the planting of trees. The goal is to promote natural processes in the waters and enhance the diversity of water structures[5].
• Education and Public Relations: Intensive communication and educational work accompany all projects. This includes regular updates on project progress, events, newsletters, newspaper articles, and digital media. The aim is to raise awareness of native animal and plant species as well as the importance of natural flowing waters[5].
• Funding and Support: The necessary funds for the projects are raised through members, supporters, sponsors, donations, and fines. Entrance fees and proceeds from the restaurant and the otter shop go directly into the maintenance of the OTTER CENTER and the promotion of research, conservation, and education projects[3].

Thus, the Aktion Fischotterschutz e.V. is a central institution for nature conservation in Central Europe, making a significant contribution to the preservation of biodiversity through its comprehensive initiatives and projects.

• 1 - https://aktion-fischotterschutz.de/der-verein
• 2 - https://aktion-fischotterschutz.de/start
• 3 - https://otterzentrum.de/otter-zentrum-hankensbuettel/traeger-des-otterzentrums
• 4 - https://www.sozialspende.de/organisation/3694749-aktionfischotterschutzev
• 5 - https://barben-projekt.de/ziele-und-massnahmen